“Can a baby survive if born at 6 months?”
My pregnancy is considered high-risk and my doctor thinks it best to schedule my C-section as soon as possible because my blood pressure isn't going down. Only thing is I'm only at 6 months. Can a premature baby survive if born at 6 months? I'm so nervous that I don't know what to do.
3 Answers
Yes, baby can survive at 24 weeks, but with several problems in the NICU, prolonged stay in ICU and possibly some long-term issues. It is difficult to provide proper guidance based on the information, however, you can do the following: (1) deliver in level 3 or level 4 center, where they are used to taking care of 24-week gestation babies; (2) consider taking steroid shots with OB and neonatal advice to mature fetal lungs; (3) have your obstetrician ask the neonatologist to speak with you to advise properly.